House of Sun

5502 Penfield Ave, Woodland Hills, CA

House of Sun is a private Russian-style banya in Woodland Hills offering full venik experiences — the traditional parenie ritual where a certified banya attendant uses leafy oak and birch bundles to gently whisk the body during intense wet-heat cycles. Sessions are booked as private group rentals rather than sold as drop-ins, with 1.5, 2.5, and 3.5-hour packages available. The space is designed for small groups — think a friends-and-family buyout of the banya for an afternoon, not a walk-in sauna visit. Each booking includes robes, towels, water, tea, and healthy snacks, plus access to cold plunges and the full bath sequence. Pre-payment and reservation by phone are required. Best fit for anyone seeking an authentic Slavic banya experience in the LA area — couples celebrating an occasion, first-time parenie seekers with a knowledgeable host, or friends recreating the Eastern European bathhouse ritual privately.